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The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war. Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in? From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 'Out of ideas' Putin rains missiles on Ukraine as Russia loses momentum on battlefield

    3 hr ago

    'Out of ideas' Putin rains missiles on Ukraine as Russia loses momentum on battlefield

    Day 1,558. Today, as more civilians across Ukraine are murdered by Russia in the latest mass aerial attack we look to the US for a response, given Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week that Russia planned only to strike Ukrainian "decision-making centers". We ask, again, when the United Nations is going to take a meaningful interest in the war, and look at the continuing diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Poland. And later, we examine possibly the most consequential election for Putin in years: this weekend’s contest in Armenia and a, perhaps surprising, intervention by Donald Trump. Contributors:  Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Venetia Rainey (Telegraph journalist and host on Iran: The Latest). @venetiarainey on X. James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X. Producer: Phil Atkins Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan Social Producer: Katie Inglis Studio Director: Meghan Searle Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley Created by David Knowles NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Listen to our sister podcast, Iran: The Latest: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran--the-latest/ Read the Irish Times’ coverage of the Aughinish Alumina story: https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/aughinish-alumina/ Magyar signals Ukraine reset ahead of expected talks with Zelenskyy next week (Politico) https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-peter-magyar-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-upcoming-talks/ Danish shipyard still servicing LNG tankers for Russia trade (Financial Times) https://www.ft.com/content/945c6085-e14a-4acb-8e41-3986e7486480?syn-25a6b1a6=1 Russian Officer Accused of Bucha Atrocities Secures Candidate Slot for Parliament Elections (United 24 Media)  https://united24media.com/world/russian-officer-accused-of-bucha-atrocities-secures-candidate-slot-for-parliament-elections-19382 EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: 'Loser' Putin rains missiles on Ukraine as Russia 'out of ideas' Zelensky warns Moscow there are ‘no safe roads’ in south and east Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  2. France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker & Ukrainian drones dominate skies over occupied cities

    1 day ago

    France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker & Ukrainian drones dominate skies over occupied cities

    Day 1,557. Today, after a weekend that saw Russian ships hit by drones, hit by drones and hit by drones again, it ended with another Russian ship being seized by abseiling Frenchmen. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s “logistics lockdown” continued, leading to fuel rationing in Crimea and more Russian oil refineries self-sanctioning in very dramatic ways; no wonder Putin’s Finance Minister has said Russia’s spending on the war has gone two trillion rubles over budget. Contributors:  Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Sophie O’Sullivan (Telegraph journalist). Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X. With thanks to Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis (Associate Professor of engineering at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at UCL). @DrMitoulis on X. Producer: Rachel Porter Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan Social Producer: Gezim Hilaj Studio Director: Meghan Searle Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley Created by David Knowles NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Russia overspends on Putin’s war in Ukraine by $28bn (The Financial Times) https://www.ft.com/content/93674b5c-06ea-4e49-a005-dc08e1091574?syn-25a6b1a6=1  Inside the schools preparing Ukrainian children for war (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/31/inside-the-schools-preparing-ukrainian-children-for-war/  For more information on Professor Mitoulis’s work, follow the links below: Bridge Ukraine: https://bridgeukraine.org/ Meta Infrastructure: https://metainfrastructure.org/ EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in mission Moscow calls ‘piracy’Ukrainian drones dominate skies over occupied cities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  3. Putin strikes NATO: Romania hit in 'major escalation' & interviews with ‘brainwashed’ Russian PoWs

    4 days ago

    Putin strikes NATO: Romania hit in 'major escalation' & interviews with ‘brainwashed’ Russian PoWs

    Day 1,554. Today, as Romania kicks Russian diplomats out of the country following a drone strike last night that has injured civilians in the eastern city of Galati, we ask, why is it so easy for Romania to name the perpetrator of such attacks when others still seek to avoid apportioning blame. We then look at reports Russia is continuing to be hit hard on the southern corridor, including now by drone-landed mines, followed by the second part of Francis’s special dispatch from the La Biannale art festival in Venice, today looking at the decision to permit the reopening of the Russian Pavilion and his encounter with P***y Riot. And we finish with an audio dispatch from me, after my visit to a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine.  Contributors: Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to the soldiers, artists, and curators at the ‘Still Joy’ exhibition in Venice, and to Nadya Tolokonnikova of P***y Riot. Producer: Rachel Porter Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan Social Producer: Tom Steed Studio Director: Meghan Searle Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley Created by David Knowles Additional thanks to Tom Steed and Natalia Makohon for dubbing. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Dom’s full documentary interviewing POWs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJwjbWheClk  Francis’s first dispatch from Venice and La Biennale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay2UT-SeKDI  Learn more about ‘Resistance Imprisoned’: https://www.ritschfisch.com/exhibition/resistance-imprisoned/  Learn more about the PinchukArtCentre’s exhibition ‘Still Joy’ (running until 1st August): https://pinchukartcentre.org/en/exhibitions/still-joy-from-ukraine-into-the-world-biennale-arte-2026  Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block in ‘grave escalation’ (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/29/russia-ukraine-war-drone-strikes-romanian-apartment-nato/  EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: Putin strikes NATO: Romania hit in 'major escalation'Dom Nicholls interviews ‘brainwashed’ Russian PoWs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  4. '500,000 Russians killed,' says UK spy chief & Sweden pledges new fighter jets

    5 days ago

    '500,000 Russians killed,' says UK spy chief & Sweden pledges new fighter jets

    Day 1,554. Today, as a senior intelligence chief cites a considerably higher figure of Russian deaths than has previously been cited, there are a raft of announcements from Ukraine’s allies that will see new fighter jets and Patriot missiles available to Kyiv, as the country suffers a new wave of strikes. Then – in a special dispatch – Francis takes you to Venice for our first film looking at the decision of the La Biannale art festival to permit the reopening of the Russian Pavilion, and exploring the work of Ukrainian artists in wartime. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to the soldiers, artists, and curators at the ‘Still Joy’ exhibition in Venice. Additional thanks to Sophie O’Sullivan for video production, Phil Atkins for audio production and to Tom Steed and Natalia Makohon for dubbing. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Learn more about the PinchukArtCentre’s exhibition ‘Still Joy’ at La Biennale (running until 1st August): https://pinchukartcentre.org/en/exhibitions/still-joy-from-ukraine-into-the-world-biennale-arte-2026  Britain and Poland to manufacture missile under new military pact (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/27/britain-poland-manufacture-missile-under-new-military-pact/ Putin arms Russian banks to combat Ukrainian drone attacks (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/27/putin-arms-russian-banks-to-combat-ukrainian-drone-attacks/  GCHQ puts AI in charge of stopping cyber attacks (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/27/gchq-ai-stopping-cyber-attacks-keast-butler-humans-threat/  Europe should not negotiate Ukraine peace, insists Norway (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/28/europe-should-not-negotiate-ukraine-peace-insists-norway/  Exclusive: How US ambassador's preplanned trip caused a diplomatic scandal in Kyiv and Brussels (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-how-us-ambassadors-preplanned-trip-caused-a-diplomatic-scandal-in-kyiv-and-brussels/ EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: '500,000 Russians killed in Ukraine,' says UK spy chiefSweden pledges new fighter jets in 'historic' deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  5. Russians flee sinking warship after Ukrainian attack & Kyiv strikes ‘volcanic’ oil refinery for fifth time

    6 days ago

    Russians flee sinking warship after Ukrainian attack & Kyiv strikes ‘volcanic’ oil refinery for fifth time

    Day 1,553. Today, in the aftermath of one of the most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine of the entire war, we report on fresh strikes against Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery – the site of the extraordinary “manmade volcano” that has become symbolic of Kyiv’s campaign against Moscow’s energy infrastructure. Antonia Langford joins us live from Kyiv after witnessing ballistic missile attacks on the capital firsthand. We also examine the shrinking number of countries contributing to the Czech-led ammunition initiative, which now supplies around half of Ukraine’s artillery ammunition, and assess Britain’s attempt to regain control of the political narrative after last week’s easing of sanctions on Russia by unveiling new measures targeting cryptocurrency networks accused of financing Putin’s war machine. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on X. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Learn more about ‘Ukraine Focus’: https://ukrainefocus.org/  How a bombed-out café became a symbol of hope in Kyiv (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/25/how-a-bombed-out-cafe-became-a-symbol-of-hope-in-kyiv/  UK sanctions crypto networks funding Putin’s war machine (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/26/uk-sanctions-crypto-networks-funding-putins-war-machine/  Does the "White Tiger" scene pose a new terrorist threat? (Der Speigel): https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/white-tiger-droht-aus-der-szene-eine-neue-terrorgefahr-a-2a91696d-9746-40c1-8c30-a189f1fa7c01  Donald Trump’s Board of Peace fund is empty (Financial Times): https://www.ft.com/content/5ba3bd2c-0e0e-4306-84be-99d6d89b0d49?syn-25a6b1a6=1  Nine countries pull out of Ukraine ammunition coalition (Financial Times): https://www.ft.com/content/f5dd7bd9-6da8-438b-bf80-1f942b91333d?syn-25a6b1a6=1  Zelensky’s top negotiator flies to Berlin for talks with Germany, France, UK (POLITICO): https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-top-negotiator-rustem-umerov-in-berlin-for-ukraine-peace-talks/  Exclusive: Zelensky sends Trump urgent letter warning of Ukraine's critical missile defense shortages (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-sends-trump-urgent-letter-warning-of-critical-missile-defense-shortages/  EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: Fresh strikes against Russia’s Tuapse oil refineryAntonia Langford joins us live from Kyiv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  6. Russia burns through best missiles in ‘desperate’ Ukraine fightback & Putin 'losing power of speech'

    26 May

    Russia burns through best missiles in ‘desperate’ Ukraine fightback & Putin 'losing power of speech'

    Day 1,552. Today, as Russia plays the victim, claiming its latest mass attack that killed and injured civilians over the weekend was a ‘retaliation’ for a Ukrainian attack, we ask who the audiences are for such cynical mischaracterisation. We report on Ukraine’s continued mid-range strike campaign that has forced Russia to limit traffic on the land corridor to Crimea and look at the upcoming NATO summit as the Secretary General says Britain, France and others have scuppered a proposal for allies to spend a quarter of one per cent of GDP on military aid for Ukraine. And later, we hear from our regular Russia expert about how there is speculation Putin is losing his power of speech. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Putin burns through his best missiles in desperate Ukraine fightback (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/26/putin-burns-through-his-best-missiles-in-ukraine-fightback/  Britain rejects Nato plan for extra Ukraine military aid (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/24/britain-rejects-nato-plan-for-extra-ukraine-military-aid/  Putin’s mid-air hijackings turn Ukraine’s drones against Europe (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/22/putin-mid-air-hijackings-turn-ukraine-drones-against-europe/  Revealed: The secret suburban life of Britain’s greatest Cold War spy (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/26/revealed-the-secret-suburban-life-of-britains-greatest-cold/  EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: Russia burns through best missiles in ‘desperate’ Ukraine fightbackPutin 'losing power of speech' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  7. Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with Russia

    22 May

    Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with Russia

    Day 1,548. Today, as the US administration reveals details of its participation in Vladimir Putin’s flagship business and investment forum, Russia and Belarus conclude major nuclear exercises just as Ukraine continues its campaign of strikes against oil and gas infrastructure near Moscow. We also examine Kyiv’s latest act of political trolling: a “Refinery Advent Calendar” tracking how many Russian energy targets Ukrainian forces have hit this month alone. And later, Dom reflects on a day spent deep inside a secret section of the London Underground, where he interviewed a senior NATO commander who warns that while Russia’s forces may not be unbeatable, they are now far more battle-hardened, battle-tested, and lethal than they were at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022. NOTE: Monday 25th is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elviss, CB, MBE – commander of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC). NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: Dom’s Video interview with top NATO commander in secret London base: https://youtu.be/vEKtKqMs-9E?si=Cp-3GOrW_dUcrLYG Putin’s attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/21/putins-attack-hungarians-new-phase-ukraine-war-russia/  Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy21541dz4o  EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with RussiaPutin loses 145,000 troops in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  8. Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes as ‘staggering’ scale of losses revealed

    21 May

    Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes as ‘staggering’ scale of losses revealed

    Day 1,547. Today, we assess the reported scale of Russian military losses since 2026 and examine the new battlefield infiltration tactics Moscow has developed in an attempt to break through Ukrainian positions. We also take a closer look at the impact of Kyiv’s strikes on Russian oil refineries and investigate whether there is more behind London’s apparent easing of sanctions on Russian oil than meets the eye. Then we explore how Putin’s latest visit to Beijing is viewed in China, and ask whether the evolving relationship between Moscow and Beijing resembles a genuine strategic partnership – or something closer to vassalage. Finally, we hear from someone who was once a FOX News insider about moving to Ukraine and how we came to see the war differently from those in the MAGA movement. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X. Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Sophia_yan on X. Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist). With thanks to Joseph Lindsley. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   CONTENT REFERENCED: The secret Chinese surveillance programme tracking people like me (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/19/leaked-secret-chinese-surveillance-programme-tracks-foreign/  I’ve reported on war, but I’ve never seen it told like this (Francis’s fashion piece in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/ukraine-fashion-show-london-war-francis-dearnley/  Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/01/russia-abandons-meat-grinder-tactic-ukraine-war/  Exclusive: Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russians-covertly-trained-by-china-return-fight-ukraine-sources-say-2026-05-19/ Joseph Lindsley’s Substack, ‘Under Fire News’: https://underfirenews.substack.com  EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. HIGHLIGHTS: Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes ‘Staggering’ scale of Putin’s losses revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war. Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in? From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict. NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest   EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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